Patriotism is (a) _ noble virtue. It inspires (b) _ man to dedicate his life for the freedom of his (c) _ country. (d) _ man without patriotism is no better than (e) _ beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) _ his countrymen. He thinks for (g) _ betterment of his country. On (h) _ other hand, (i) _ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) _ country are true patriots.
Answer:1. (a) a (b) a (c) x(d) The/a (e) a (f) x (g) the (h) the (i) an (j) the
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A good teacher is an architect of a nation who is never indifferent (a) _ his students. He plays an important role (b) _ building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) _ ignorance (d) _ the lot of a nation. Thus he greatly contributes (e) _ the development of his nation. Like an actor he has to suit his act according (f) _ the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (g) _ a good, strong and clear voice which is (h) _ his control. Everybody has something valuable (i) _ him and a good teacher discovers that hidden quality. He always clings (j) _ his idealism.
Answer: (a) to (b) in (c) of (d) from (e) to (f) to (g) with (h) under (i) in/inside (j) to
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(a) Everybody will attend to the party. He is so weak that _ from bed.
(b) Self help is the best help. Allah helps the man who _.
(c) It has been raining all day long. I will not be able to play in the afternoon. I wish _.
(d) Maruf went to Boi Mela. He took a handsome amount of money so that _.
(e) Kamal did not know that your father was in hospital. If he had known, _.
(f) I forgave him. He confessed that _.
(g) We were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the chief guest. Scarcely had he arrived _.
(h) _ after the rain had stopped. We were late.
(i) Bashar talked much. He behaved as if _.
(j) He was very careful of maintaining a good health. He takes physical exercise with a view to _.
Answer: (a) he cannot wake up.
(b) helps himself.
(c) I could play in the afternoon.
(d) he could buy a lot of books.(e) he would have gone there.
(f) he did the mistake.
(g) when we started clapping. (h) We reached there. (i) he had known everything.
(j) keeping his health sound.

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